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Williamsite and Esperite Physical Properties


Esperite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
4.28-4.42  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]  

Mohs Hardness
4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Williamsite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite and Esperite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Williamsite and Esperite chemical formula.

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Williamsite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Williamsite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Williamsite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Williamsite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.

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